Rear Shocks (f300)------c

[rob-lo]

Rear Shocks (f300)------c

Hello people

I read that commodore vs shocks may fit the rear of the f300.spoted sum on ebay and obtained a set for $5 bucks, and they fit. But top out on compression.i have extended shackles 70mm
They are VR VS COMMODORE MONROE GT GAS SPORTS SHOCKS
Rounder bout to with in 3cm

Compressed: 38 cm Extended: 66 cm

Old feroza f300

Compressed: 28 cm Extended: 49 cm



Is there any way that they can work?

Do i need to get lifted leaf pack so they don’t limit compression?


Thanks



Thanks

[murcod]

Were the Commodore shocks to fit a Commodore wagon? That might be the problem.

I had the Monroes in the back of my F300 with virtually no lift and they never bottomed out.

[rob-lo]

I don’t know much about the classers of commodore there from a sedan type, of a vr senator.
I’m thinking the only way to fit them will be, a inverted /v type set up looks farley easy to .do have you got any suggestions on inverted set up. I’m looking at cabinets for the back and so integrate a lo-cage shock perch/cabinet shod look nice and be functional

[murcod]

That's your problem then- you need the shocks from a wagon. The sedans are different (as you've discovered.)

[rob-lo]

I’m planning to rotate the u-bolt plate so that i can install a inverted shock setup (see pic)


If you can see any faults with the plan i.e. weaknesses/disadvantage let me know


Thanks rob
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[murcod]

I don't think some shocks like being run upside down (if that is the plan)?

[Goatse.AJ]

I’m planning to rotate the u-bolt plate so that i can install a inverted shock setup (see pic)


If you can see any faults with the plan i.e. weaknesses/disadvantage let me know


Thanks rob
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Not quite sure what you're intending to do?????

[MightyMouse]

Not quite sure what you're intending to do?????

X2.

I assume you understand that there is much more to damper selection than just open and closed lengths - and Feroza's are VERY sensitive to rear damping.

A poor selection can lead to handling thats just plain dangerous - especially on gravel roads. Feroza's track to wheelbase ratio makes them twitchy even when the suspension is tuned properly.

There are lots of available options ranging from cheap to expensive ( Pedders, Tough Dog, Bilstein ), so I assume your looking at using Dunnydoor simply because their cheap - or have I missed something ?

And as a technical aside - some shocks will work upside down ( especially gas pressurised ones ) others won't. You would need to check this out before you start modifying.

[rob-lo]

Rotating the plate allows the installation of a inverted v, the shock remains up right.
rotating and swapping the shock plate the shock can swing east west allowing the top of the shock to be mounted hi to the middle of the frame bi the way of a cross member

[MightyMouse]

Ok - I see what your trying to do now, my next q is why? What problem are you trying to fix ?